The Throwdown at Showdown

Although it's been an odd winter with El Nino shepparding the snows to the southern states there are still many powdery stashes to be found.  I found a few stashes recently at the Showdown ski hill at King's Hill pass in the Little Belt Mountains. 

It was a great weekend full of sunshine and even some fresh snow falling overnight.  There were a lot of Montana families at Showdown, most of whom were there to compete and watch the Youth Ski League speed events that were taking place.  Imagine 12 year olds (and under) going 55 miles an hour...!!  Yep, a bunch of little ripping skiers shredding the slopes.  But while the kids were having lunch and changing from their racing gear to their freeskiing gear coach Zak (aka The Ginger Kid) found some pretty sweet little zones of fresh snow. 

Big shout out and thanks to the friendly staff at Showdown....thanks for awesome breakfast, good laughs, and epic turns.  See you next year!!